About this property

This modern and elegant design hotel offers self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of New York City. Sonder The William is located within walking distance from the iconic Fifth Avenue and 450 metres from Grand Central Station. The rooms at Sonder The William are decorated in monochromatic palettes of blue, teal, pink, green, orange, or yellow. Each custom designed guest suite provides modern furnishings, lush bedding fabrics and modern bathrooms with deluxe rain showers. Some suites feature private terraces with panoramic city views. The onsite restaurant, The Shakespeare Pub and The Garden Room, serves lunch and dinner. Cocktails are served at The Raines Law Room in the evenings. Sonder The William is 900 metres from Times Square, 2.2 km from Central Park and 1.3 km from Madison Square Garden. Our front desk has limited hours, it is not 24-hour.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Sonder by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Sonder by Marriott

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of New York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My room (203) was exceptional All the staff were really friendly and super helpful Fabulous Davines toiletries
  • Titta
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location, comfortable beds, quiet room, Kitchenette and supplies were great!
  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    Super clean, great value, very easy check-in and check out, the location is perfect and the staff were super friendly and helpful! We loved our stay and would recommend The William to anyone visiting New York. We also really appreciated the access...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I hesitate to share this as I want to make sure I can easily get a room next time I'm in the city. It's a great set up. Super central location and lots of breakfast options nearby. Loved the amenities. Staff were wonderful. It took me a while to...
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I traveled for medical reasons the staff could not have done more for me whilst I stayed with them, they were beyond kind
  • Annie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location in East Midtown, close to great bars and eateries and a few minutes walk to the subway/bus. Surprisingly quite due to location of room away from the busy streets of NYC.
  • Stephen
    Ireland Ireland
    Very spacious room with kitchen and sitting area. Great location, very handy for Grand Central Station and midtown. Nice bars downstairs, lots of buzz around them but no noise in the room from them.
  • John
    Canada Canada
    The excellent staff and the assistance they gave us. Location of property. Booking of personal car to airport upon leaving. Upgrading of hotel room at no extra charge.
  • Agrithaa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location! Just outside of the main hustle and bustle of midtown but still very close to grand central and all other main attractions. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bar downstairs was such a cosy little place - has the “how I met your...
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location , lovely small hotel with fabulous cocktail bar downstairs which was well used by locals in the weekend. Only 10 min to central Station so easy to get around .

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The William Hotel Midtown, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government-issued photo ID. Guests will receive check-in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note: the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. This is a central location and prone to street and nightlife noise. There are stairs to enter the building. The wheelchair entrance is located in the restaurant below the building, and may not be available at night.

Sonder offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The William Hotel Midtown, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.